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Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Santa Monica, California, United States

Westside Voice delivers accurate reporting and informed commentary on state, county and municipal issues that affect the people who live and/or work in the neighborhoods and cities that make up West Los Angeles. We aim to strengthen the voice of our area, ensure information is shared, issues debated with strong but civil discourse, and that the stories, people, and initiatives of the area are celebrated.

North Hollywood, Ca

A global advanced surface-coating manufacturer that delivers unrivaled anti-corrosion protection and environmentally friendly technology for mission-critical systems to the aerospace, automotive, and railway industries.Served as corporate ambassador at public sales and marketing events, while also oversaw all corporate responsibility initiatives including grantmaking, OSHA compliance and LADWP upgrades to save energy, water and reduce greenhouse emissions. Led a team to earn first Quality Management System (QMS) industry certifications, most notably ISO 9001 and AS9100D. Managed project to develop and take to market a new environmentally friendly formula, effectively re-branding popular surface coating to be safer for people and the environment.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Dedicated to increasing the environmental quality and efficiency of companies, campuses, and cities through environmental consulting and advocacy. Produced and designed a new line of business providing energy efficiency consulting to California school districts for campus sustainability known as “Climate Smart Schools”, funded through Prop 39. Authored a three-year strategic business plan - “the cost-effective greening of cities, corporations, and campuses" - to advance the mission of EcoMotion after detailed research and data compilation through surveys and workshop facilitation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

American multinational information technology company with operations in over 170 countries. Branded and enhanced the visibility of IBM’s corporate responsibility portfolio among thought leaders in government, business and professional organizations in energy-saving technologies, environmental footprint, corporate governance, philanthropy, volunteerism, education, and disaster relief. Led regional congressional and state government relations efforts to solicit support for legislative priorities. Distributed more than $12 million in grant value to compliment IBM’s strategic objectives in sales, market-share, and visibility among key stakeholders throughout Southern California and five western states. Helped shape the development of innovative corporate citizenship programs and recruited hundreds of IBM employees to participate in earning cash grants for nonprofits and schools in exchange for volunteer hours.Led Congressional relations efforts in a 5-state Western region, educating House and Senate leaders on issues facing technology, trade, and the company directly.

A global communications firm that partners with organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.Developed comprehensive public affairs, corporate responsibility, and communications strategies for clients in every sector, including: Scotts/Miracle-Gro, L.A. Care Health Plan, and the Alliance for Stem Cell Research. Cultivated and promoted social impact clients with revenue of $250,000 in environmental stewardship, language translation, and health policy. Authored opinion pieces, public statements and releases, talking points and white papers and earned dozens of TV and radio appearances for clients.

First 5 LA, in partnership with others, strengthens families, communities, and systems of services and supports so all children in L.A. County enter kindergarten ready to succeed in school and life.Key architect of a startup government affairs department at nonprofit for children. Served as representative before more than a dozen government agencies and committees, as well as the lead spokesperson at more than 10 media events. Built support for programs children 0-5 and their families among elected leaders which sharpened our narrative for programmatic success.Recruited delegations of issue experts to Sacramento reaching dozens of targeted lawmakers to advocate for early childhood concerns. Developed and facilitated discussions of a regular breakfast series among elected officials and community leaders, opening a new dialogue between government and early childhood education and health organizations

A nonprofit, non-partisan organization whose mission is to pursue an open and accountable government that is responsive to the needs of all Californians by building statewide support for public funding of election campaigns.Led an interim effort to gain institutional support for a new campaign finance system, courting support from more than 50 key organizations, elected officials, and influential community leaders. Created and implemented campaign plan establishing benchmarks for fundraising, outreach and endorsements, volunteer recruitment, and public opinion polling required to build public support for a future statewide ballot initiative. Additionally, authored campaign newsletters, managed Web content development, and served as media spokesperson.

A global communications firm that partners with organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations.Represented key clients including Rally to Save Ahmanson Ranch and The City of Los Angeles, playing a pivotal role in raising awareness of economic consequences of screenwriters’ strike and successfully averting the strike; awarded Public Relations Society of America recognition as a result.

The Concord Coalition is a nationwide, non-partisan, grassroots organization advocating generationally responsible fiscal policy.Educated more than 5,000 people at a grassroots level on the need for federal budget reform via congressional town hall meetings and third-party panel discussions. Advocated for Federal budget reform and long-term deficit reduction to Members of Congress and staff, persuading several members to pursue, “Pay-as-you-Go” (PAYGO) budget policies and instilling momentum to reform national entitlement programs to ensure their long-term sustainability.Served as regional spokesperson, reaching more than 1 million viewers and listeners of public affairs television and radio programming as well as placed opinion pieces and letters in newspapers reaching tens of thousands. Directed and managed all aspects of membership development and communications, including one-on-one meetings with donors, monthly newsletter to 30,000 members/activists, and implemented innovative grassroots advocacy programs.

Prepared the Lt. Governor on policy and talking points for events and meetings. Managed all public appearances and busy schedule in a fast-paced environment, bringing discipline and organization to the administration, while increasing his on-time arrival by more than 200 percent. Cultivated relationships with interest group leaders and statewide influencers to build support for Lt. Governor’s agenda. Provided lead advance and logistical operations for the Lt. Governor for international trade missions, speaking engagements, and additional state functions.

Certificate In Journalism, Journalism

M.A., Political Management

B.A., Political Science / Communications

Activities and Societies: Student Senate College Newspaper (columnist) College Radio Station (talk show) Kappa Sigma

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